The circulating bird flu has become “widespread” in Massachusetts, as officials believe the virus has killed 500 to 1,000 wild birds across the region.
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‘Medicare for All’ bill refiled in both chambers of state Legislature
State Sen. Jamie Eldridge and state Reps. Margaret Scarsdale and Lindsay Sabadosa refiled a bill this past week to establish a single-payer health care system in Massachusetts.
ICE details Boston arrest of illegal Haitian gang member
The Haitian gang member who has become the face of President Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown continued to commit crimes after a local correctional facility reportedly released him without honoring a federal immigration detainer.
Massachusetts inmates accused of ‘vicious attack’ on correction officers face ‘sea of blue’ at arraignment
The three Massachusetts inmates accused of ambushing correction officers in a “vicious attack,” including stabbing one guard 12 times, faced a “sea of blue” of officers during their arraignment.
Bird flu likely killed dozens of Canada geese, swans, other birds in Massachusetts
Bird flu likely killed dozens of Canada geese, swans, other birds in Massachusetts: ‘The public should strictly avoid handling any sick or dead birds or other animals’
Massachusetts firefighter safety grants contingent on compliance with transit housing law
Municipalities in Massachusetts must comply with a controversial transit-oriented housing law in order to receive state grant money for firefighter safety equipment, a change fire chiefs said they found out about late Wednesday afternoon.
